About Copper SA Operations at BHP
BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.
Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.
For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.
About Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill is a well-established copper-gold operation within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong future and ongoing investment.
Located 650km north-west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
A major shaft project is supporting underground expansion and extending mine life to at least 2040, creating long-term opportunities across the operation.
It’s a technically complex site where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to guide one of Australia’s most significant underground copper-gold operations through a period of major transformation and growth.
Reporting to the General Manager Prominent Hill, as Mine Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of underground mining performance at Prominent Hill while leading the operation through the next phase of its evolution. With the Prominent Hill Operations Expansion Project (PHOX) commissioning in 2026 and the transition to a hoisting-led operating model, the site is preparing to increase production capacity to approximately 7.5Mtpa through the Materials Handling System (MHS) hoist.
Working closely with the General Manager, Technical Services and site leadership teams, you will play a key role in supporting operational readiness, ramp-up activities and the successful integration of new infrastructure into the operation. This is an opportunity to influence how the future mine operates, helping establish the systems, capabilities and operating disciplines required to sustain higher production rates while maintaining a strong focus on safety and performance.
Prominent Hill operates within a contractor-led underground mining model. As a result, success in this role will rely on your ability to build trusted partnerships, align diverse teams around common goals and drive performance through influence, collaboration and accountability. You will lead a small BHP team and work alongside a large contractor workforce of more than 800 people, creating a culture where safety, inclusion, operational excellence and continuous improvement thrive.